What This Instrument Does
A variation has been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation approving a food additive processing aid called Dextransucrase from Bacillus subtilis (with gene donor Streptococcus salivarius) for use under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991.
The instrument is already in force as of 26 October 2026.
What the Register Page Covers
The source page is a legal register entry and does not include further detail on which food categories or production processes this applies to. Businesses in food manufacturing are required to check the full legislative text and explanatory statement linked on the register page for specifics relevant to their products.
Key Actions
- If food is manufactured or processed using enzymes or processing aids, check the full legislative instrument and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01415 to see if this affects ingredients or processes
- Confirm with suppliers whether this processing aid is used in any ingredients purchased
- Use the 'Set up an alert' feature on the register page to be notified of further changes to this instrument
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.